HAROLDS SQUARE NEIGHBORHOOD
Ithaca's best dining, retail, and entertainment right outside your front door.
Located in the heart of Downtown Ithaca, Harolds Square offers all the excitement of downtown living whilst still being only a short walk from beautiful parks like Cascadilla Gorge. Living at Harolds Square gives you ease of access to dine at one of Ithaca's award-winning restaurants, walk to the movies at Cinemapolis, or take a hike up to Cornell University for a scenic view of Cayuga Lake. The opportunities for a new adventure in Ithaca are boundless.
Downtown Ithaca is a highly walkable area, allowing for residents to forego motor vehicle traffic and travel by foot or bike. Public transportation is available within a 1-minute walk. Learn more about how Harolds Square limits its ecological footprint here.
Local Attractions
Downtown Ithaca and the greater Finger Lakes region is rich in culture, with a lively theater scene, countless wineries and breweries, a myriad of different restaurants, museums, photographic natural gorges, and a very active events calendar. Below are just some of the many local attractions:
Top School District
Ithaca City School District is a high-rated public school district with a favorable average student-to-teacher ratio of 12-1. The school district ranks in the top 25% of schools in New York State by Niche:
Best School Districts in New York
#93 of 675
District With the Best Teachers in New York
#173 of 689
Economic Development
Ithaca's major employers include:
- Cornell University
- Ithaca College
- Tompkins Trust Company
- Borg-Warner Automotive
- Cayuga Medical Center
To learn more about Economic Development in the area, visit the following links:
Ithaca Area Economic Development
Ithaca Tompkins Chamber of Commerce
